my husband and I are getting ready to adopt a black and tan coon hound adult I have a Under ground invisable fence, can some one that has ever owned a coon hound or know anything about them will they stay in the boundry of the invisable fence or will she find a way to get around it,,, I dont want to use a tie out or chain for her..
One more thing i just found out is that she is trained to hunt will this make her more easier to get away from the invisable fence thanks
2006-11-06 08:13:25 · 8 answers · asked by hunter 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Coonhounds can be difficult to contain in the first place, those that are trained for hunting even more so. Coonhounds are also smart, and can quickly figure out that all they have to do is take the shock and then they are free to run. Also, the "invisible fence" won't protect your dog from other animals coming into the yard.
Sorry, you'll need a real fence.
2006-11-06 08:51:14 · answer #1 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We have a redbone coonhound, which is the second coonhound my husband has owned. They are very intelligent dogs. We have been checking into getting an invisible fence as well. What I have heard from others (not owners of coonhounds but owners of larger breed dogs) is that a dog can penetrate the fence boundaries if they are running at full speed but otherwise they are very effective. However, one owner told me that after his dog was successful at escaping by running at full speed a number of times, the dog kept on doing it and the fence became ineffective. Also, my huband's other coonhound, a walker, couldn't be kept in a regular fence because he could climb them up to 8 feet tall. Good luck!
2006-11-06 08:21:45 · answer #2 · answered by kaylasmom 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with Getemgang....if its a trained hunting hound...it will want to do its job....and they are sent driven dogs....as long as they don't smell something they think important then you "might" be ok...but if they smell something they want...and invisible fence is not going to keep them in....you are going to need a good High fence.....They dogs are breed to run and track.....with the dog already being trained its going to take some work to get him out of that hunting mode and into family dog mode all the time.....
2006-11-06 08:37:51 · answer #3 · answered by yetti 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We have a Coonhound mama and her pups available for adoption at our shelter, and I own a foxhound myself.
But the breed of the dog has little to do with whether or not it will obey the boundary of an "invisible fence". It depends on how sensitive the dog is to the "irritant" caused by the fence, and how much "irritation" the dog is willing to take to get out of its prescribed area. We've seen some dogs respond well to invisible fences and others dash right through it regardless of how much it may "hurt".
Coonhounds are "scent" driven dogs rather than "sight" driven dogs, so if there's a particularly interesting scent on the other side of the boundary the dog may cross the boundary to investigate it (especially if it has already been highly trained to "seek").
We suggest trying out the invisible fence, but take the dog out on a leash a few times first. Walk it around the perimeter of the area marked out by your fence, and watch how the dog reacts to it. You'll be able to tell right away if it's a good deterrant for the dog or not.
2006-11-06 08:20:33 · answer #4 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
an invisible fence doens't just work because it is there.
It still requires training from the owners, as well as the collar that goes with it. If he learns because you TEACH HIM that he can't go past the boundary, then he won't. But if you assume he might figure it out on his own, he might run through it and then be caught on the other side.
An invisible fence doesn't take away YOUR responsibility to TRAIN your dog.
2006-11-06 08:24:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
She's being a bully. This is called dominance aggression. You need to nip this in the bud. She is going to learn that she is the boss of you and that could be a very bad thing. I suggest getting in contact with a good dog trainer before this gets out of control. If you continue to allow this type of behavior she may begin biting harder and more often. I work at a vet's office and I have seen dog's euthanized because of this problem.
2016-05-22 05:01:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
GEeeeeeeeeeeeze!!!!!!!!!!
********NO********!!!
No way in HEL* will a POS like that work worth SPIT!!!
You'll ***NEED*** at LEAST a 6' *REAL* FENCE/ PEN!!!! MINIMUM!!!
Being a retired hunter will GUARANTEE she'll RUN!!!! ALL NIGHT LONG!!!
btw,COONHOUND is ONE word.
2006-11-06 08:28:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
So long as your fence is charged and working she will be fine
2006-11-06 08:26:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋